Book for summer or snag a fantastic deal for winter visitors: up-north is peaceful and charming. Winter is great for skiing (cross country and nearby downhill slopes); ice fishing on our lake; or relaxing with a gorgeous view. It's secluded and private, yet centrally located near Lake Michigan's sandy beaches, championship golf courses (and downhill slopes!) and several quintessential up-north cit
ies. A repeat guest calls it "our little piece of heaven." Wander less than a mile from home into the friendly village of Central Lake for great food and drink, a playground and a little shopping. Get a great, inexpensive massage or facial just two miles from home. Or visit nearby Bellaire's restaurants, cafes, a brewpub, Shanty Creek's championship golf courses, indoor putt-putt, a movie theatre and a bowling alley. A reknowned gourmet restaurant lies just a few miles north of us. Enjoy your own:
--picturesque lakefront on a 75-mile chain of lakes;
--master bedroom with sliding glass doors leading to a private deck overlooking the lake;
--light-filled open-plan design, with a breakfast bar: ideal for sharing company whether cooking, reading, or playing;
--collection of DVDs, CDs, books and toys for young and old;
--fully equipped and well stocked kitchen, from an espresso machine and French Press to condiments, spices, and basics to get you started before you run to the store;
--single and double kayaks, a canoe, a pedalboat and floats;
--.leisurely walk or drive of less than a mile to the quaint village of Central Lake;
--and many, many dozens of ideas of more to do in our 28-page welcome letter and overflowing file box. Each season has its joys. In spring, summer and fall, bike, drive or meander along winding country roads. Fish for bass, pike, perch, walleye and more. Take out our canoe, a variety of kayaks, or our pedal boat. Rent a pontoon or motor boat right down the road or bring your own: you're on a chain of lakes that stretches 75 miles! At night, roast marshmallows on a campfire by the lake. Winter offers nearby downhill and cross-country skiing and tubing, snowmobiling and ice fishing in our supremely well-insulated home-away-from-home. In warmer weather, relish your own peaceful, quiet lake right outside the door . Doze in the hammock or on the tree swing, play in the sand, fish, swim, or appreciate it from indoors. Drive just ten minutes to Lake Michigan and Torch Lake--stroll along the sandy beach, swim and sunbathe. Pick Morel mushrooms, listen to the birds and enjoy the lush flowers and trees. Get a great massage or facial just two miles from home. In 30-45 minutes, you can be eating, shopping, and playing in Charlevoix, Petoskey,Traverse City or Ga***rd. Wineries, art galleries, Michigan's largest indoor waterpark, good food and more await you. Go hot air ballooning and fruit picking, visit shops and yard sales. Like to put up your feet indoors? Break out our cappuccino machine or assorted coffee makers,and enjoy the beauty outdoors from almost every room in the house with a cup of java. Bake brownies, throw a stew in the crockpot, a mix in the bread maker...or just pick up a pizza. Enjoy loads of movies, books, games and cable TV, and roast your marshmallows on an indoor s'mores maker...or use the chocolate fondue kit. Enjoy freshly laundered robes and lounging-around socks (for kids AND adults). Dogs, children (and, of course, adults) love our peaceful retreat, tucked into a glacial valley and nestled in the hills of northwest Michigan. We have a file box literally stuffed with articles, brochures, maps, and still more resources.
